The aim of this investigation is to….
By undertaking this investigation, research may be able to provide an explanation for….
The purpose of this investigation is to…..
2. Write down the QUESTIONS that your investigation will answer
In order to undertake this investigation….
The main focus questions of this investigation are….
3. Decide which PRIMARY and SECONDARY data is needed to answer the questions
PRIMARY DATA = Information that is collected first hand such as photographs, field notes, maps, sketches, interview records, surveys
SECONDARY DATA = Information collected or prepared by others such as articles, photographs, maps, information from websites
4. Identify the TECHNIQUES you will use to collect the data
Techniques to collect the data include methods such as information research in books, newspapers and websites, observation of a physical environment, taking photographs, conducting surveys or interviews, collecting samples of river water
5. Collect the data
You must go and watch the environment, read the book, ask the questions
6. PROCESS and ANALYSE the data
With all the information you have collected you will need to write up a summary, tally answers, make a reflection, assess what it means, construct graphs and explain what they show, explain what the pictures show and how this is relevant to the research
7. Work out how you will PRESENT your findings
Will it be as a poster, folder, word document, power point presentation,
8. Make some RECOMMENDATIONS for change that might FIX the problem
Based on the information you have found, suggest how people can help fix this problem. What can the government do? What can locals do?
By undertaking this investigation, research may be able to provide an explanation for….
The purpose of this investigation is to…..
The main focus questions of this investigation are….
SECONDARY DATA = Information collected or prepared by others such as articles, photographs, maps, information from websites